Wiig said he was a "non-exempt" employee from 2001 to 2009, working at Ulrich's home and studio in Marin and going on Metallica's worldwide tours. Wiig's lawsuit said he worked as Ulrich's chauffeur, managed his art collection, arranged scheduling and performed numerous other tasks and errands on request.

Wiig claimed he worked up to 70 hours a week while Ulrich was in Marin and up to 80 hours a week while Metallica was on tour. Wiig said he was paid $45,000 a year and had an oral agreement for annual bonuses.

Wiig said he did not receive bonuses in 2006 and 2008, and when he left the job in February 2009, he was not paid for the accumulated overtime he was owed. Wiig says he received a "partial bonus" of $20,000 in December 2010.

A lawyer for Ulrich said Wiig understated his compensation, and that he received $110,000 a year before bonuses, free rent and a free car.

The lawsuit was filed in Marin Superior Court, and a status conference had been set for Monday, but the case was settled earlier this month. Ulrich's attorney, Howard King, and Wiig's attorney, Alan Harris, both confirmed the settlement, but neither would comment on its terms.